Zach Giggs

Zach Giggs
Personal information
Full name Zachary Joseph Giggs
Date of birth (2006-10-01) 1 October 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Manchester, England
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield United
Youth career
0000–2023 Manchester United
2023– Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Sheffield United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC)

Zachary Joseph Giggs (born 1 October 2006) is a Welsh footballer who plays for Championship side Sheffield United.[1] He is the son of Ryan Giggs.[2]

Club career

Giggs was in the youth academy of Manchester United until he was 16 years-old.[3] Giggs signed for Sheffield United in May 2023, following a brief trial.[4][5]

International career

Eligible to play for England or Wales, Giggs has represented Wales at youth level.[6] He was first called up to a Wales age-group side in May 2021.[7]

Style of play

Giggs has played at full-back or wing-back and can play on either flank. He has also played in central defence. He was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best first year scholars in the Premier League in October 2023.[8]

Personal life

The son of Stacey Cooke and Ryan Giggs,[9] his parents divorced in 2017.[10] His father was also a professional footballer, holding the appearance record for Manchester United and is the most decorated Premier League footballer of all time.[11] His grandfather is former rugby union and Wales international rugby league footballer Danny Wilson.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Z.Giggs". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. ^ Hall, Danny (17 May 2023). "Sheffield United boss gets transfer wish as Man Utd starlet signs – eventually". The Star. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  3. ^ Davey, Lee (17 May 2023). "Ryan Giggs' son Zach leaves Manchester United to sign for Premier League new-boys". Talksport. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  4. ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (3 April 2023). "Why Sheffield United have taken Manchester United teen and Ryan Giggs' son Zach on trial". Examiner Live. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  5. ^ Coleman, Tom (17 May 2023). "Ryan Giggs' teenage son signs for Premier League club". Walesonline. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Ryan Giggs son Zach has just signed for a Premier League club". Herald.Wales. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  7. ^ "MAN UTD PROSPECT ZACH GIGGS EARNS FIRST WALES CALL-UP". One Football. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  8. ^ Taylor, Louise (10 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  9. ^ McDougal, John (17 May 2023). "Son of Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs joins new club after Old Trafford exit". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  10. ^ Richards, Alexandra (30 November 2017). "Ryan Giggs and estranged wife Stacey Cooke agree divorce court settlement". Evening Standard. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  11. ^ Jabbar, Nasir (17 May 2023). "Ryan Giggs' son, Zach, set to sign for Premier League club after successful trial". Sport Bible. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  12. ^ Hughes, Rob (3 March 2009). "Ferguson and Giggs, side by side at ManU". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 November 2023.